Sun Mar 23 23:20:00 UTC 2025: ## David’s La Liga Preference Dashes Premier League Hopes

**Lille OSC striker Jonathan David has poured cold water on the hopes of several Premier League clubs by revealing his preference to play in La Liga.** The 25-year-old Canadian international, whose contract expires this summer, is available on a free transfer after a stellar season with Lille, including a Champions League campaign that ended with defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

David’s performances have attracted significant interest, with West Ham, Arsenal, and Liverpool among the Premier League teams linked with a move. However, in an interview with the *It’s Called Soccer Podcast*, David stated a clear preference for a move to Spain.

“I think I can adapt to every league,” David said. “But I grew up watching a lot of La Liga, and for me, that would be my preferred league. That is the league that I enjoyed watching the most, so one day I would like to play there.” His comments suggest that despite the allure of the Premier League’s pace and physicality, his boyhood dream of playing in La Liga holds greater appeal. The striker’s admission is a significant setback for the English clubs vying for his signature.

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